Decision details

POLICY FRAMEWORK: Review of Statement of Gambling Policy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

1.    Agrees to a public consultation for the draft Statement of Gambling Policy to take place between 12th September 2022 and 24th October 2022.

2.    Notes that a further report will be submitted to Cabinet, post consultation, highlighting any consultation responses for Cabinet to consider for inclusion in the final Policy

3.    Notes that the Statement of Gambling Policy is then required to be referred to the full Council for adoption as a policy framework document.

 

Reasons for decision

 

Cabinet noted the review of the Statement of Gambling Policy which would continue to ensure the Council provides effective and efficient licensing functions. Cabinet agreed to consult on this Policy Framework document, noting that the minor technical changes proposed which sought to make the policy more consistent and customer friendly.

 

The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services explained the process for the Policy’s consideration going forward, which would include consultation.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

None, as there is a legal requirement to review this Policy every three years.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Residents’ Services

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

This cannot be called-in. As a policy framework document it will be considered by Select Committees before any final decision.

Officer(s) to action

Daniel Ferrer

Directorate

Place Directorate

Classification

Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.

 

Publication date: 02/09/2022

Date of decision: 01/09/2022

Decided at meeting: 01/09/2022 - CABINET

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